Friday, Nov. 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Payday Party
Who: Radio Stick
Where: Merlins
It must be getting closer and closer to mountain opening time because the Merlins famous payday parties are now back, and the bar is now open three days a week, Thursday to Saturday.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band playing the best rock of the 90s and today, plus throwing in a few of their own originals along the way.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The perfect place to enjoy a pint while listening to live music.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Adult entertainment all night long.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Closed
Where: Tommy Africas
Tommys is finishing up the last of the renovations tonight and as of tomorrow will be open seven days a week.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance.
What: Free Love Fridays
Who: DJ R3
Where: Maxx Fish
Dont miss the boys from Ziptrek giving away free passes to the coolest new outdoor activity in Whistler.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Citta
It may be getting colder, but Citta has those lovely long windows so you can sit inside huddled over a special coffee and still watch the world go by.
Where: The Brew House
A little out of the way, down towards Marketplace, but a great place to kick back and enjoy a leisurely game of pool.
Where: Havana Lounge
Located above Castros Cuban Cigar Store in the St. Andrews Building, check it out for estate coffees and decadent desserts. Open Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Hozs Pub
Check out a different side of Whistler down in the newly sidewalked Creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
Sure its getting chilly, but The Dam has these great heaters that blast the warmth down onto their patio, so even when its cold, you dont have to be.
Where: Blacks Pub
The construction is now underway and the word is Blacks is going to have one almighty patio by the time winter rolls around.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, and it also has some of the very best pub food in Whistler.
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Theyve got free Ping-Pong, free darts and free pool (Monday-Thursday for the pool). What more do you need during the dead season?
Saturday, Nov. 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: exithiside
Where: The Crabshack
Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic hard rock and punk-influenced pop to shake the Shack. See story.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Singer-songwriter Suzanne Wilson doing her solo thing.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic sounds for the only Irish bar in town.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: Hozs Pub
Local favourite brings her brand of contemporary and traditional Celtic rock to Hozs.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Keph plays a broad range of music, from funk and R&B to dance and hip hop but the one thing all his music has in common is it is all super sexy. Where better to dance all night than at the sexiest club in Whistler?
What: DJ Stoli fundraiser
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
Got to be the best house night in Whistler, simply because Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going. Get in early and catch the go-go dancers.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes that dominate Bills on the weekends.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listing.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
A drinkin and dancin kind of place for a whole lot of fun.
What: Locals Living Room with surf flicks and suds
Where: The Boot
Come catch a wave, and an Aussie.
Sunday, Nov. 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk nights back!
Who: You Thought Rock and Your Funeral
Where: The Boot Pub
If youve missed your weekly dose of punk the last few weeks, youd better hightail it down to the Boot tonight.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: The Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings, or Saturdays.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Have you ever wanted to play live music in front of someone else? This is your chance, drop by for a casual evening of players at the lounge. Hosted by Randy of Whistler Music, the tunes start at 8 p.m.
Who: The Whole Damn County
Where; The Crabshack
Live music and cheap wings, a Whistler favourite.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The longest running house night in Whistler brings you banging beats every single week. Get in early because the go-go dancers are back.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
The King of the turntables.
Monday, Nov. 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Dave Crowley Band
Where: Boot Pub
Local band givin er, hard rock and metal.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Where all the wannabes gettabe.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Retro Night with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
The biggest retro night in Whistler, come on in and check out the new club.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Lord almighty, feel your temperature risin.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
You wont see many Pointe shoes on this stage. But thats not exactly the point of the Boot Ballet.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Yo Mama with DJ Van Es
Where: Maxx Fish
Ladies' Man and Secret Agent DJ Adam Van Es plays his nuclear mix of Hip Hop, R&B, Metal, Classic Rock and Top 40.
What: Jungle and Breaks
Who: Mat the Alien and Jungle Soldier
Where: Tommy Africas
Its a night of pure drum and bass and exceptional turntable skills from local favourite Mat the Alien.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
And the crazy thing is, apparently disco wasnt all that huge for all that long in the 70s. Its enjoyed more popularity in the last decade than it ever did way back then.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: The Savage Beagle
One of the most popular nights of the week, hip hop rules the air tonight.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance mixed together smooth as smooth can be.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Creekside Karaoke
Where: Hozs Pub
Finally, something for those down in Creekside, no need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hozs for some karaoke.
Who: Doug Craig
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Whistlers favourite apres act is back from his tour of Britain and ready to rock and roll Irish style.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Women get naked on stage. Men stand around watching.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Lifted
Who: DJ Milton and guests
Where: Tommy Africas
Whoops. Milton got a little excited about his new night, which doesnt actually start until this week. So if you rocked on down to Tommys last Wednesday only to find the doors locked, fear not, the talented Milton will be there tonight and he will be playing tribal and tech house. He says this night is for all those locals that cant make it out to his popular Saturday night, which means hell be going a little harder, cos we all know the locals like it harder.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Tuesdays listing.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee playing hip hop on four turntables with special guest MCs every week. A busy night for locals, watch out for the snowboarders. And their hangers on.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Old school hip hop and breaks.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
The real deal for locals tonight, cos theres a lot of fake deals out there.
Thursday, Nov. 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Music Industry Night
Who: Cold Snapp
Where: The Boot Pub
Back by popular demand, its a night for all local musicians to get up and do their thing.
What: Heart of Africa Photography Show and Sale
Where: BBKs
Local photographers Andrew Doran, Tyler Graham and Scott Brammer exhibit in the Viseye Photo Gallery. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Who: Oongakka Chang
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
What would you expect in an Irish pub?
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Master of Mainstream returns.
What: Eye Candy with DJ R3
Where: Tommy Africas
Last week was a very hard week for one of Whistlers favourite DJs, DJ Stoli his house burnt down on the weekend and he lost everything. But, Tommys wants to show their support for Stoli so tonight is a special fundraising event to benefit him. All cover and any donations go towards helping out Stoli. Come out and do your thing for the man that ruled Thursday nights at Garfs for 11 years.
What: Old School with DJ Hilton Shaw
Where: Maxx Fish
Australian DJ Hilton Shaw graces the Maxx Fish booth playing everything from old school hip hop to UK garage trax.
What: Ladies night
Where: Moe Joes
For all the ladies in Whistler, and all those that love the ladies in Whistler.
Who: Tanner Hall
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop, R&B and house music.
Upcoming Events
Absolutely Fabulous Fat, Nov. 16 & 17, MY Place
Strugglah, Nov. 19, The Boot Pub
Winter Harp, Dec. 5, MY Place